Payactiv is hiring a
Government Affairs Manager, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Manager or Senior Manager in Payactiv's policy team, focusing on East Coast markets. The role involves developing and executing a policy advocacy strategy, engaging with policymakers, building relationships, participating in coalitions, and more. The candidate should have relevant experience and knowledge of fintech, labor, payroll, and tech policy issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience with the policy landscape in major East Coast capitals
• Ability to travel, with expected frequent travel during legislative sessions
• Excellent ethical judgment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of fintech, labor, payroll, and/or tech policy issues
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with public speaking, testimony, and presenting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Self-starter who learns quickly and takes ownership
• Ability to independently lead proactive policy advocacy campaigns
• Possess strong relationships with state legislative and executive branch government officials in East Coast markets
• 5+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, labor, payroll, technology, or other relevant fields

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Payactiv’s policy advocacy strategy, with a focus on key East Coast markets
• Engage with policymakers to educate them about EWA, how the technology operates, and its benefits to workers and employers
• Travel to state capitals, engage with policy stakeholders and testify on legislation
• Help build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, third-party groups, academics, and key influencers
• Participate in coalition-building efforts and craft partnerships designed to strengthen opportunities to advance Payactiv’s policy agenda
• Participate in trade associations, issue-based coalitions, and relevant third parties to advance Payactiv’s policy objectives
• Think creatively to influence innovative approaches to advocacy and public policy development in priority states
• Report to the Head of Public Policy and coordinate with internal stakeholders to extend the impact of our public policy team

Benefits

• Company sponsored Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health, Dental and Vision Reimbursement account
• 401K, traditional, and Roth
• Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly Gym Reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Vacations
• Complimentary office lunches
• Opportunity to grow
• Opportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference